Sold a bike, got a tax reminder.. SORN'd to cover my ass...

[ttr]

Basically, sold my VFR a while back.. The guy who bought it said he'd send off the V5C for me, so I let him. He also nicked my screwdriver.

Anyhow, got a notice through saying tax is due soon blah blah, ignored because this was pretty shortly after selling the bike, couple of weeks like..

Today I get a "Just a little reminder!" notice threatening with £80 fine and whatnot.

Now since it's a week 'til I get hit with the fine I figured, hey, I can SORN it online and cover my arse here, fantastic.. So I did that, but now I'm thinking this could cause problems, as evidently they'll think I still have the bike..

Did I screw up badly here?

All the contact details I still have for this chappy is a name, his surname I can't entirely remember but I think it was Taylor, and a mobile number.. Guess the thing to do is to contact him and send off his details to the DVLA?
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GS125-> NT400->VFR400->CRM250->Z750 + GS125->NTV650 rat + VMX1200->GSF600 + GPz550

[Finglonga]

That's why you should always keep the bit of the V5 the buyer fills in and send it off yourself.

By SORNing it you have let DVLA know that the vehicle is still in your name as you say.

You need to inform DVLA that you no longer own the vehicle ASAP, before he is caught speeding and leaves you dodge the fine and points and explaining why your bike is on the road still.
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Andy Sez....
F.Y.Y.F.F.

[nick606]

why didn't you just ring the guy in the first place and tell him to get it sorted

[ttr]

Yes, indeed, it was foolish.

I called the DVLA people, and it seemed to be implied it will be fine, and that I am to return their reminder with a letter explaining my folly and passing on any details I have.
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GS125-> NT400->VFR400->CRM250->Z750 + GS125->NTV650 rat + VMX1200->GSF600 + GPz550

[MinhDinh]

Becareful because they are cunts. (DVLA) make sure you ask for names. This happens lots of times I think. I know a girl who this happened to and got a fine. Pretty much always keep the bit you are suppose to send off. Unless you can trace the fuckers and beat them up.
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Hit the G spot.

[Pete.]

Never trust anyone to send off your log V5 - always do it yourself.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[wristjob]

the fact you have put it on sorn means you are admitting responsibility for it.
what if the new owner is caught out on it and gives your name to the police,they will confiscate the bike and come after you for any offences committed buy the guy.
write a letter to dvla tonight and tell them you sold the bike and sent off all documents but have not received conformation from them,tell them to take your name off as the registered keeper.

[Finglonga]

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

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